How many points is BACKSPIN worth in Scrabble?

BACKSPIN is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKSPIN?

BACKSPIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BACKSPIN?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKSPINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACKSPIN

18 pts

BACKSPIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. BACKSPIN means "backward spin given to a ball to reduce its speed at impact".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

backward spin given to a ball to reduce its speed at impact

Share BACKSPIN

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKSPIN. It scores 18 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after BACKSPIN. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

BACKSPINS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BACKSPIN, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 18

BACKSPIN Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKSPIN a Scrabble word?: BACKSPIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
How many points is BACKSPIN worth in Scrabble?: BACKSPIN is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKSPIN?: BACKSPIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKSPIN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKSPINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.